Midge Ure

British guitarist, singer, keyboard player, and songwriter
Person human Q355382
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Midge Ure

Summary

Midge Ure is a human[1]. He was born in Cambuslang[2]. He was born on October 10, 1953[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], guitarist[5], keyboardist[6], singer[7], and record producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,019 views/month, #6,021 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Midge Ure was born in Cambuslang[2].
  • Midge Ure was born on October 10, 1953[3].
  • A child of Midge Ure was Molly McQueen[10].
  • Midge Ure held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Midge Ure's professions included singer-songwriter[4].
  • Midge Ure's professions included guitarist[5].
  • Midge Ure worked as a keyboardist[6].
  • Midge Ure's professions included singer[7].
  • Midge Ure's professions included record producer[8].
  • Midge Ure's professions included musician[12].
  • Midge Ure was educated at Stonelaw High School[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Midge Ure is Do They Know It's Christmas?[14].
  • Midge Ure received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Midge Ure received the honorary doctor of the University of Bath[16].
  • Midge Ure received the honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[17].
  • Midge Ure received the honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[18].
  • Midge Ure was a member of Ultravox[19].
  • Midge Ure was a member of Rich Kids[20].
  • Midge Ure was a member of Visage[21].
  • Midge Ure was a member of Thin Lizzy[22].
  • Midge Ure is recorded as male[23].
  • Midge Ure's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Midge Ure's genre is rock music[25].
  • Midge Ure's record label is recorded as EMI[26].
  • Midge Ure's discography is recorded as Midge Ure discography[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Midge Ure's place of birth was Cambuslang[2]. He was born on October 10, 1953[3].

Education

Midge Ure's education included a stint at Stonelaw High School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], guitarist[5], keyboardist[6], singer[7], record producer[8], and musician[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Midge Ure is Do They Know It's Christmas?[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; honorary doctor of the University of Bath[16], an award[30], in United Kingdom[31]; honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[17], an award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; and honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[18], an honorary degree[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Personal Life

A child of Midge Ure was Molly McQueen[10].

Why It Matters

Midge Ure ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,019 views/month, #6,021 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Midge Ure born?

Born in Cambuslang[2], Midge Ure…

What did Midge Ure do for work?

Midge Ure worked as singer-songwriter[4], guitarist[5], keyboardist[6], singer[7], and record producer[8].

Where did Midge Ure go to school?

Midge Ure was educated at Stonelaw High School[13].

What awards did Midge Ure receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15], honorary doctor of the University of Bath[16], honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[17], and honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Telex80 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 14d ago · Ytterbyz · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Record label EMI
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    Spouse Annabel Giles
    Educated at
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